Preparation for the trip to Cork
Because Cork was Rory's hometown, there are many locations relevant to the documentary.
Crowley’s Music Shop is owned by Michael Crowley, who sold Rory the famous Stratocaster in 1963. Rory was a frequent visitor to the shop throughout his career and remained friends with Michael during this time.
Rory Gallagher Square was dedicated to the memory of Rory by the Cork City Council in 1997. The bronze sculpture in the square was created by Geraldine Creedon, who was a childhood friend of Rory.
The Rory Gallagher Music Library is situated at the back of Cork Central library and was opened by Rory's Mother in October 2004. The Library includes 25,500 sound recordings; 8,300 circulating book stock; and 740 music reference books.
Rory's grave is a 10 minutes drive from the City Centre at St. Oliver's Cemetry. The headstone was crafted by Irish Sculpture/Musician Eoin O’ Riabhaigh. The Design was influenced by the Melody Maker Award Rory recieved as Top Musician of the Year in 1972.
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